Does the 2018 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Infiniti Q50, the most recent reported on June 21, 2024 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Infiniti Q50?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (17 complaints), followed by air bags (9).

How many 2018 Infiniti Q50 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 44 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Infiniti Q50 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Infiniti Q50.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Infiniti Q50 recalls

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 24V470000 · reported June 21, 2024 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 7,222 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
The risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · reported September 12, 2019 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 1,228,830 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Electrical system: software · Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 17V476000 · reported July 27, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 14,192 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine17
Air bags9
Electrical system6
Fuel/propulsion system6
Unknown or other6
Back over prevention3
Power train3
Wheels3
Engine and engine cooling2
Service brakes2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 22, 2026 · Air bags
Systemic defect front passenger seat occupancy sensor failure triggering an illuminated airbag warning light.

Jul 7, 2026 · Air bags · 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the front passenger seat and passenger seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

Jun 8, 2026 · Air bags · 59,200 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger OCS sensor had failed and needed to be replaced…

May 5, 2026 · Electrical system
I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety defect in my 2018 Infiniti Q50, which was manufactured prior to May 1, 2018. Despite matching the make, model, and production timeframe associated with an existing Infiniti recall for backup camera failures, my specific vehicle is not included in the recall population…

Mar 19, 2026 · Electrical system · 54,000 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Infiniti Q50. It was discovered that there were three separate mileage discrepancies. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 50,370; however, at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage had been rolled back from…

Q50 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	3	126	16	2
2016	4	39	1	0
2017	4	63	3	0
2018	3	44	1	1
2019	1	30	3	0
2020	0	3	0	0
2021	3	6	1	0

Across all years, the 2014 Q50 has the most complaints (170). All Infiniti Q50 years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Infiniti Q50, the most recent reported on June 21, 2024 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Infiniti Q50?: Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (17 complaints), followed by air bags (9).
How many 2018 Infiniti Q50 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 44 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 22, 2026.